Parents with children, those born locally standing with people from abroad join hundreds turning out.
Under grey skies, people chose to chant, clap and come together to stand up for those feeling fearful following events across the UK during the past week.That was reflected in the huge diversity of attendees: parents alongside children, those born in London standing with people from abroad - but all united by wanting to show solidarity with this community.More than 1,000 people stood shoulder-to-shoulder on Hoe Street as all of the shops shut up early for the evening.
It was almost as if the people of Walthamstow were hanging out of their windows to get a glimpse of the crowds below, seemingly wanting to get the best vantage point.Watch: Seven days of disorder - how the UK's far-right riots spread Another woman of colour told us her own children hadn't felt comfortable leaving the house over fears for their safety."We are here to support diversity and show strength against bullies," says Frank Merritt.For hours, a woman with a portable sound system was leading the call and response, saying: “Whose streets?” The crowd of counter-protesters responding: “Our streets!”
“When the fascists return,” another man on a megaphone cried out. “We fight back”, the masses replied.Nazar, a 20-year-old nurse, says none of her fellow nurses are English. She said she wanted to come out "to show her support"."I don't want to be targeted just because my family came here.""I'm here because I'm a European immigrant, which comes with a lot of privilege.
"It's important for white British and white immigrants to show up for the ones that might be really fearful to come here."England wouldn't be anything without immigration."Preparations over protests pay off - police chief
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